NBA Trade Verdict
Spurs Win
Atlanta acquired George Johnson (Thomas) from Spurs in exchange for Jim Johnstone; 1983 second round pick (#35-Darrell Lockhart); 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol).
September 27, 1982 Atlanta Hawks / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: Private Record
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player George Johnson (Thomas)
San Antonio Spurs Received
- Player Jim Johnstone
- Draft Pick 1983 second round pick (#35- Darrell Lockhart )
- Draft Pick 1985 second round pick (#31- Manute Bol )
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
the other team obtained the more valuable realized package from Jim Johnstone; 1983 second round pick (#35-Darrell Lockhart); 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol). Atlanta's return in George Johnson (Thomas) did not provide comparable production, upside or asset value.
San Antonio Spurs Perspective
Jim Johnstone gave San Antonio Spurs the better realized asset than George Johnson gave Atlanta Hawks. 1983 second-round pick also strengthened the return. The completed player careers and known draft results show a meaningful but limited gap, supporting a slight franchise edge rather than a decisive win.